How old is Song Jae-rim? Fans in disbelief as Queen Woo star passes away

On November 12, 2024, Korean media outlet Herald POP reported the sudden passing of actor Song Jae-rim, who was found dead that afternoon at age 39. Most recently, he appeared in the 2024 historical K-drama Queen Woo as Go Pae-eui. Song Jae-rim began his acting career with the 2009 film Actresses.

The latest reports further mentioned that the funeral of Song Jae-rim will be held at a funeral home in Yeouido on November 14 at 12 PM KST. The place of burial has not been determined yet.

According to Yonhap News Agency, on November 12, the Seongdong Police Station in Seoul stated that Song Jae Rim was found dead in his apartment in Seongdong District. A two-page letter was also allegedly discovered at the scene. While the specific reason for his death has still to be determined, a police officer has claimed that there is currently no suspicion of murder.

Fans were shocked by Song Jae-rim's sudden passing, flooding the internet with heartfelt and sorrowful messages. Many struggled to accept the young actor's death, while others shared their deepest condolences with his family and friends.

"As someone who is an avid fan of WGM, SoRim Couple is one of my fave couple in the show and this news hurt so much," a fan commented.

“Still can't believe this," another fan expressed.

“Wait what? This is unexpected omg what happened to this young man?" commented another user on X.

“OMG??? this is so shocking ;;;;; sending my condolence and may he rest in peace,” wrote another fan.

Many fans looked back on the late actor’s performance in his Korean drama We Got Married.

“is this a guy who become WGM stars???, it's so shocked to see him passed away, Rest In Peace n sending my deepest condolences”- commented another X user.

“What? This can’t be true…no way! I mean- it’s- no no no no no”- expressed another fan.

“this can’t be real omg. May his soul rest in peace and may God console his family and friends for the loss”- stated a fan.

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More about the actor Song Jae-rim

Song Jae-rim, born on February 18, 1985, was a South Korean actor and model. He debuted his professional life as a fashion model for Juun J, Herin Homme, and Ha Sang Beg's Seoul designs. He has also been featured in the magazines Bazaar Korea, Dazed Korea, Nylon Korea, GQ Korea, Esquire Korea, and Marie Claire Korea, and more.

Song started acting in 2009, and he has played a faithful bodyguard in the historical drama Moon Embracing the Sun (2012) and a cold-blooded killer in Two Weeks (2013). He rose to prominence after starring in the fourth season of We Got Married alongside Kim So-eun.

Besides, he actively appeared in dramas such as Two Weeks, Unkind Ladies, The Idle Mermaid, Not Yet Thirty, and most recently Queen Woo. The late actor's upcoming movies in the lead role are I'll Become Rich and Death Business.